CATL Pursues Hong Kong Stock Listing to Strengthen Global EV Battery Leadership
The world's largest EV battery maker seeks regulatory and shareholder approval to expand its international operations and competitiveness.
- CATL has announced plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
- The company aims to use the listing to enhance its global strategic layout and improve its competitive edge in the EV battery market.
- CATL currently holds a dominant 36.8% share of the global EV battery market, with China's BYD and Korea's LG Energy Solution trailing behind.
- Shareholders will vote on the proposal on January 17, 2025, with the company targeting completion within 18 months of approval.
- This move follows CATL’s recent unveiling of its Bedrock Chassis, an ultra-safe EV platform, and its ongoing efforts to expand its EV battery swap network.